Homemade Salad Dressing: Balsamic Vinaigrette

This is a quick and easy recipe to whip up for the oil and vinegar lovers at your table.  This simple vinaigrette can be drizzled over salad or grilled vegetables to help maximize flavour and the absorption of vitamins and minerals. 

Ingredients:

Garlic, minced 1 clove 1 clove
Italian seasoning, dried 1 tsp 5 mL
Olive oil ¼ cup 60 mL
Balsamic vinegar ½ cup 125 mL
Dijon mustard 2 Tbsp 15 mL
Salt and pepper Pinch ¼ tsp

Directions:

  1. Combine all ingredients in a small container and shake until blended.
  2. Refrigerate and use as needed.  Flavours will intensify the longer it sits.

Makes 8 servings (27g/serving). 1 serving = 2 Tbsp of dressing